Zip 82433 (Meeteetse, WY) Climate

Meeteetse, Wyoming has a pleasant semi-arid climate with distinct four seasons. In the summer, temperatures average in the mid 70s to low 80s while in winter temperatures can drop into the teens. Precipitation is minimal throughout the year, with approximately 14 inches of total annual rainfall. Snowfall averages around 30 inches annually and Meeteetse experiences occasional snowstorms during the winter months. The area gets plenty of sunshine and bright days in fall and spring as well making it an ideal place for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, camping, and more!

Meeteetse (zip 82433), Wyoming gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Meeteetse (zip 82433) averages 59 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Meeteetse (zip 82433). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Meeteetse (zip 82433) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 82433 zip code is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

8.7 Summer - 5 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 82433 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 82433 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Wyoming. In the 82433 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 82433 zip code are August, July and June.

In the 82433 zip code, there are 7.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Wyoming.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 82433 zip code with an average of 9.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

In the 82433 zip code, there are 207.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.

In the 82433 zip code, there are 21.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.

Humidity is very low in the 82433 zip code, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

May is the wettest month in the 82433 zip code with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 34% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.8 inches in the 82433 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

June is the rainiest month in the 82433 zip code with 9.5 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 72.1 rainy days annually in the 82433 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 58.5 inches in the 82433 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in the 82433 zip code with 10.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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